Keith Van Wagner

Experience

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  Cornell University

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Informational Help Desk Associate

  Provide management and human resources services to employees as well as customer relations to visitors. *Employee Relations - Provided advice and counsel to junior employees on employee relations issues. Facilitated and planned team building activities to improve functionality of the workforce.*Performance Management - Oversaw daily performance of 75+ employees and supervised operations of 200 to 300 hourly visitors. Engaged employees in bi-monthly performance counseling, provided feedback regarding positive and negative performance issues. Implemented company policies, procedures, and service standards through staff meetings and individual counseling sessions.Reward Allocation - Distributed on-the-spot rewards daily to employees observed in acts exceeding the scope of duties. Provided input to upper management regarding promotion and selection of employees to training for different skills. Property Management - Verified correct accounting practices of employees through nightly cashier supervision. Conducted random security checks to ensure a safe workplace. Informed local police and upper management in discrepancies of site security. Show less

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  International Business Machines

  Aug 2003 - Apr 2004

  Executive Compensation Intern

  Manage executive compensation cycle processes for 130+ executives in Application Management and Marketing Business areas.Compensation Analysis - Reviewed executive profiles for salary, incentive, and options history to conduct and propose compensation recommendations to general managers. Prepared budgets for personnel operations.Compensation Redesign - Developed preliminary individual contribution factors. Researched past performance and current progress of individual executives with a focus on previous and current compensation initiatives to increase quality of life for employees.Incentive Allocation - Matched available funds against fast-track performances and desired retention of executives to provide appropriate distribution of stock options to necessary executives. Coordinated with HR representatives to ensure appropriate retention for executives.Project Management - Managed the design and development of tools to assist employers in benefits selection, and to guide managers through compensation decisions. Prepared executive compensation reports, organization and flow charts, and career path reports, to summarize job analysis and provide evaluations on compensation information.Policy Guidance - Provided advice and counsel on the resolution of executive classification and salary complaints. Show less

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  U.S. Army

  Nov 2004 - Jun 2010

  Counter Intelligence Agent

  Provide a broad range of Human Resources / Employee Relations support and leadership to U.S. Army operational elements with scope from ground units to upper divisions. Personnel Performance Management - Directly oversaw daily activities of junior employees and issued operational guidance for subordinates. Recommended training opportunities, future placement, and temporary assignments to employees through monthly written and verbal counseling. Suggested immediate corrections for individuals failing to meet organization standards and policies. Investigated and consulted appropriate parties to resolve complex employee issues, ranging from employee grievances to assault.Contract Facilitation and Administration - Informed potential foreign citizen recruits of Intelligence Operations policies and guidelines. Planned implementation of policies, provided emergency contact methods, and created alternate operational programs for recruited foreign citizens. Ensured policy adherence through strict observation and continual communication. Recruitment Strategy and Operations - Searched for, approached, interviewed, hired, and maintained contact with 50+ foreign assets to U.S. National Intelligence in 4 countries. Maintained and safeguarded meticulous records regarding personnel information, contact methods, and meeting history. Terminated contracts for individuals when necessary.Project Management - Oversaw production design of programs for recruitment, cover agent areas, port operations, site security, and tactical operations. Disseminated information with all necessary local and national elements to avoid overlap and conflict in schedules as well as operations.Policy Interpretation and Guidance - Instructed staff on policies regarding Equal Opportunity, Espionage Awareness, Security Protocol, Suicide Prevention, and Workplace Safety. Provided regular company-wide briefings on information security and espionage avoidance. Show less

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  Gold's Gym

  Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

  Personal Fitness Trainer
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  Centurum, Incorporated

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Vetting Specialist

  Interview and assess varying individuals and events of interest for vetting, placement, and mitigation within U.S. government installations in Iraq. Personnel Administration - Oversaw daily operations of a complete Counter Intelligence Support Team. Produced weekly production slides and daily personnel tracking for multiple administrative elements. Resolved personnel issues with adherence to company guidelines and local logistical concerns.Recruitment Operations - Processed applicants for positions within U.S. military bases from initial entry to the final employment stage. Coordinated with multiple information sources and agencies to acquire all necessary information before making hiring decisions.Operation Management - Investigated information related to ongoing material damage and threat incidents through coordination with a network of local informants and sub-informants. Provided actionable intelligence with detailed assessments for local and theater-wide maneuver elements. Project Design - Created base-wide analysis of threats to equipment and personnel to include vulnerabilities. Suggested measures to mitigate threats to security while maintaining helpful relations with day workers and local residents. Established reoccurring meetings for information exchange between multiple intelligence and personnel elements. Show less

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  Intelitrac

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  Senior Counter Intelligence Support Specialist

  Led Counter Intelligence team in on a forward operating base in Afghanistan while coordinating with localized and countrywide supported command elements to provide base security. Produced target specific reporting, weekly production reports, and memorandums on all intelligence activities conducted for multiple administrative elements.

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  University of San Diego School of Law

  Aug 2013 - May 2016

  Law School Student

  Studied law with a focus on Criminal and Civil litigation. Participated in extra-curricular activities including but not limited to: Student Bar Association, PresidentStudent Veteran Organization, PresidentNational Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare and Adoption Law - First PlaceAAJ USD Mock Trial Tournament - First PlaceMoot Court Executive BoardSan Diego Clean Slate Clinic Volunteer

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  Chapin Fitzgerald LLP

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Law Clerk

  Provided timely and comprehensive research, analysis, and presentation of law as a summer associate. Formulated planning and implemented statute and active case law research for a wide variety of legal subjects. Presented information with concise documentation and suggested follow-on courses of action.

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  Office of Chief Counsel

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Immigration and Customs Enforcement Legal Intern

  Represented the United States government in Immigration Court. Performed opening statements, witness cross-examination, and closing statements in asylum hearings. Authored replies to defense motions and internal memorandums in support of legal issues.

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  San Diego County District Attorney's Office

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  Certified Legal Intern

  Represented the interests of the District Attorney in both Juvenile Court and East County Regional Center. Authored motions in opposition to defense motions, arrest warrants, portions of trial briefs, and internal memorandums. Conducted direct examinations during trial and first chaired preliminary hearings.

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  City of Santee

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  City Manager's Office - Intern

  Assisted the City Manager and Assistant City Manager in multiple ad hoc projects including but not limited to: Requests for Proposals, a comprehensive municipal code update, litigation record maintenance, and false alarm ordinance updating and coordination.

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  County of San Diego

  Nov 2016 - now

  Led team of six staff to provide all manner of logistical support to the County's first Independent Redistricting Commission. Drafted and edited statutorily required Final Report, and spearheaded the Lessons Learned and Archive projects. Once the IRC concluded its assignment, I was the Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities Strategy and Business Planner. This role oversaw Operational Planning, Strategic Planning, Board Letters, Monthly Operations Reports, Legislation tracking and review, Performance Measure creation, Contract and Procurement tracking and review, Communities of Excellence initiative, Live Well San Diego designation, Website Implementation and Information Technology assignments, and I served as HEART Lead, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Lead, and team lead for all of the above. Show less Led two teams of 9 total staff in Child Welfare Services focusing on Payments and Purchases. Payments team processed hundreds of non-contracted vendor invoices for local services related to child safety and well-being. Revamped Payments process to route all invoices to a central location (project included IT infrastructure, planning, and coordinating to ensure all invoices were paid on time) and established communication with vendor executives for future communication. Purchases team acquired over $250,000 in inventory monthly for distribution to Child Welfare staff, as well as maintaining vehicles, facilities, and inventory control for Child Welfare Services. Show less Served as lead on upcoming contract design and implementation in accordance with federal, State, and local guidelines for contracts within the Health and Human Services Agency. Reviewed and standardized contract action requests from various departments. Presented contracts for signature to vendors and County directors. Organized Source Selection Committees and trainings. Publicized Requests for Production, Requests for Information, and Requests for Statement of Qualifications. Held meetings and presentations for the same in order to drive up interest and provide answers to bidders. Show less Served as Public Health Board Letter Coordinator, Monthly Operations Report Coordinator, Continuity of Operations Coordinator, Facilities Lead, Contract Lead for two Public Health branches of over 60 total contracts, Supervised Public Health Warehouse staff, and performed ad hoc tasks as necessary. Re-organized Public Health Administration electronic records and shared drives. Planned, designed, and led a team to inventory over 10,000 unique items of emergency management inventory over the course of three months to ensure current products and quick retrieval in case of an emergency. Show less Performed contract administration and monitoring, budget preparation, fiscal management, and assisted with special projects. Helped draft the first multi-services procurement for Ryan White Federal Funding for the HIV, STD, and Hepatitis Branch. Oversaw multiple contracts for health services requiring daily and monthly maintenance of contractual relationships, invoice processing, budget monitoring and revision, site visits and in-depth auditing.I was promoted to Administrative Analyst II after 8 months of performing as an Adminitrative Analyst I. My role as an Administrative Analyst I was in an Administrative Analyst II position, and so my job duties and responsibilities did not change following my promotion to Administrative Analyst II. Show less

  • Group Program Manager

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Program Coordinator

    Sept 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Principal Administrative Analyst

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Procurement Contracting Officer

    Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Administrative Analyst III

    Dec 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Administrative Analyst

    Nov 2016 - Dec 2017